Fish56Octagon explained

Fish56Octagon (born 1979 or 1980) is a British electronic dance music disc jockey and marketing professional who has gained a social media following due to his videos exhibiting his enthusiasm for dance music, typically while wearing a dressing gown. Since gaining popularity he has played live sets at several notable events including Creamfields, Boomtown and Glastonbury Festival.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Biography

Following formal education Fish56Octagon, sometimes known as Fish, worked in the marketing industry in a variety of sectors.^[1]

During lockdown Fish started making TikTok videos, giving automobile and insurance advice and tips to drivers. He accumulated followers, and had a feature article in the Scottish Sun.^{[1] [4]} In 2023/2024 he changed the focus of his videos to depict himself playing different genres of electronic music, including speed garage, rave and psy-trance, often in domestic scenarios. Subsequently Fish56Octagon gained a cult following, largely by "sharing his infectious love for all electronic music genres", and accumulated followers on Instagram.^{[1] [2]} It has been reported that his success has been dismissed by rave "know-it-alls", however Fish has responded saying "that you can just put yourself out there and not care what other people think".

In May 2024 Glastonbury festival announced a tribute to DJ Annie Nightingale, to be held that year at the Glade stage, that featured Fish playing a DJ set with music favoured by Nightingale.^{[5] [6]} He headlined the Pepsi Max trance tent at Creamfields the same year, reportedly attracting a substantial crowd.^[7] Fish made his Scottish live debut in September 2024, playing at the SWG3 club.^[8] His performance at the 2024 Parklife festival was reviewed as "one of the highlight sets".^[9] He also had a sold-out tour in the United Kingdom in the summer of 2024, and was scheduled to play at the Beyond the Valley festival in Australia.^{[10] [11]}

In June 2024 the Guardian reported that Fish56Octagon is not his real name,^[12] and that he is reluctant to reveal what it is.^[1] In August 2024 it was reported that Fish had quit the "day job" in order to focus on his live music career.^[2]

The Octagon Discs record label was launched by Fish in September 2024, with the first release a remix of Superstylin' by Declan Knapp.^[13]

Personal life

Fish lives in Southeast England with his wife and two children.^[1]

Notes and References

1. News: Keens . Oliver . ‘I’m getting 500 DMs a day’: Fish56Octagon, the dressing gown-wearing viral DJ sensation - Glastonbury 2024 - The Guardian . 6 September 2024 . . 24 June 2024.
2. Web site: Mullins . Ellie . Fish56Octagon: The electronic music historian [Interview] ]. We Rave You . 6 September 2024.
3. Web site: Buckle . Becky . SHERELLE, D Double E and Skream & Benga confirmed for Boomtown 2024 . . 6 September 2024 . 26 July 2024 . 2 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240902162314/https://mixmag.net/read/boomtown-reveals-over-450-names-to-this-years-line-up-news . live .
4. News: Houston . Simon . I'm a car expert - my insurance tips could help save you hundreds on your motor - The Scottish Sun . 6 September 2024 . . 5 February 2023 . 30 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230330183304/https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/motors/10051251/car-insurance-motors-tips-tiktok/ . live .
5. Web site: Skinner . Tom . Glastonbury announces plans to celebrate the late Annie Nightingale . . 6 September 2024 . 28 May 2024 . 28 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240728062957/https://www.nme.com/news/music/glastonbury-announces-plans-to-celebrate-the-late-annie-nightingale-3759988 . live .
6. Web site: The Glade announces full line-up for Glastonbury 2024 . Johnson . Jamaal . . 6 September 2024 . 8 May 2024 . 28 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240828051425/https://mixmag.net/read/glastonbury-glade-area--lineup-2024-faithless-news . live .
7. Web site: Mullins . Ellie . Creamfields 2024: one of the most exciting editions yet [Review] ]. We Rave You . 6 September 2024 . 3 September 2024.
8. Web site: Gallagher . Cammy . Scottish Clubbing Highlights: September 2024 . . 6 September 2024 . 2 September 2024 . 3 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240903134210/https://www.theskinny.co.uk/clubs/highlights/scottish-clubbing-highlights-september-2024 . live .
9. Web site: Mullins . Ellie . Parklife 2024: Another unforgettable return to Heaton Park [Review] ]. We Rave You . 6 September 2024 . 17 June 2024 . 7 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240907063359/https://weraveyou.com/2024/06/parklife-2024-review/ . live .
10. Web site: Byrne . Niall . Viral DJ Fish56octagon is playing a Dublin show - Nialler9 . . 6 September 2024 . 20 August 2024 . 5 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240905155508/https://nialler9.com/viral-dj-fish56octagon-is-playing-a-dublin-show/ . live .
11. Web site: 5 Must See Acts at Beyond The Valley 2024 . OZ EDM . 20 September 2024 . 20 August 2024.
12. News: Swales . Kris . Five Great Reads: Steve Bannon, curing insomnia, and the dressing-gown DJ . 6 September 2024 . . 28 June 2024 . 7 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240907063359/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jun/29/five-great-reads-steve-bannon-curing-insomnia-and-the-dressing-gown-dj . live .
13. Web site: Sears . Meena . Fish56Octagon launches record label in partnership with Another Rhythm Records . . 23 September 2024.